Betamethasone Valerate topical and Capozide 25/15

• Generic Name: betamethasone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo, Diprosone, Uticort, Betanate, Alphatrex, Del-Beta, Maxivate, Valisone, Beta-Val, Betatrex, Betaderm, Diprolene AF, Teladar

Relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Generally most effective in acute or chronic dermatoses (e.g., seborrheic or atopic dermatitis, localized neurodermatitis, anogenital pruritus, psoriasis, late phase of allergic contact dermatitis, inflammatory phase of xerosis).

Topical therapy generally preferred over systemic therapy; fewer associated adverse systemic effects.

Topical therapy generally only controls manifestations of dermatoses; eliminate cause if possible.

Topical efficacy may be increased by using a higher concentration or occlusive dressing therapy. (See Administration with Occlusive Dressing under Dosage and Administration.)

Response may vary from one topical corticosteroid preparation to another.

Anti-inflammatory activity may vary considerably depending on the vehicle, drug concentration, site of application, disease, and individual patient.

Cream and lotion (0.05% betamethasone dipropionate; 0.1% betamethasone valerate) are considered to have medium-range potency.

Foam (0.12% betamethasone valerate) is considered to have medium-range potency.

Ointment (0.05% betamethasone dipropionate) is considered to have high-range potency.

Cream, lotion, and ointment (0.05% betamethasone dipropionate) in optimized (augmented) vehicle are considered to have high-range potency.

Fixed-combination cream or lotion containing betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% and clotrimazole 1% is considered to have high-range potency.

Gel (0.05% betamethasone dipropionate) in optimized (augmented) vehicle is considered to have super-high range potency.

Used in fixed combination with clotrimazole in the treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton rubrum, and T. mentagrophytes.

Safety and efficacy of topical betamethasone preparations in fixed combination with clotrimazole for the treatment of infections caused by zoophilic dermatophytes (e.g., Microsporum canis) have not been established.

Treatment failure of topical betamethasone preparations in fixed combination with clotrimazole in the treatment of M. canis infections has been reported.

Used in fixed combination with calcipotriene for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) in adults.

Used in fixed combination with calcipotriene for the topical treatment of chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) of the scalp in adults.

• Generic Name: captopril / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capozide 25/15, Capozide 25/25, Capozide 50/15, Capozide 50/25

Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Hypertension may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Captopril works by blocking an enzyme in the body that is necessary to produce a substance that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, the blood vessels relax. Hydrochlorothiazide works by helping reduce the amount of salt and water in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine. Both of these medicines lower blood pressure and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .